Actually I'm on vacation here in Pigeon Forge TN (i know, woohoo! ;) ) and they have an Ibanez GRX40 for $189. I think I can get the guy to give me a good deal on a guitar and an amp because we're in the sticks and I think the guy would like to make a good deal. We'll see but I like the way it plays and the price is right in my target range (IE VERY affordable).

I'll post up again if I get somethin - also it seems to be easier to talk the wife into stuff while on vacation. :D